We all have days or weeks then we feel we are someone's whipping boy.... what do you do to get out of it? I am really struggling with the latest blows and could use some ideas.
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"Do the best that you can where you are, and be kind." by Scott Nearing
I have a reward system for myself. Every day that I do what I am supposed to do, I give myself a small treat. It gets me through the day. I have a medium treat for the week, a larger one for the semester, and a really HUGE one for the year. That is why I am in North Carolina in my element. It's my yearly reward. You can be creative in your rewards and compartmentalize them as you need. This way, the tiny reward each day will get you through the day, but on really bad days, you have the weekly one to look forward to, monthly, or yearly one. I find when I have something to look forward to, it really helps.
I read a book. That usually take my mind off what is upsetting me. I am in a very sad mood today. The weather isn't helping. So I guess I need to go read a book. I have a few that I haven't read yet.
I put on my boondocker boots and get to work in the house, or yard, or whatever. It makes the day go faster so a better one can come by tomorrow and it helps me sleep better at night, my thoughts are on my sore bones and muscles and not on what made me sad. As I work I think about things and that usually helps. Time does a wonder for sad and bad.
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Ellen in PA
"God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of love, power, and a sound mind."
Working outside always puts a smile on my face!!! Last week it was so rainy, snowy and gloomy here..... The sun came back out. I like the idea of treating myself!
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"Do the best that you can where you are, and be kind." by Scott Nearing
Sulk and pout. Not really...just kidding. Mostly. Usually, I get out my guitar and play my favorite praise music for a couple of hours. That always seems to calm me. Or listen to some upbeat music. Or read a good book that I can lose myself in, like a mystery or something.
In order to find his equal, an Irishman is forced to talk to God... Stephen Braveheart 
:pumpki nsg 
Ellen in PA 
